TowneBank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, in business for about 27 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $22.6B in total assets and $18.8B in deposits, with 81 offices across 4 states.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, TowneBank scores 74/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 87% of 132 banks with $10 billion – $100 billion. Among 56 banks headquartered in Virginia, it ranks 25th. Its strongest component is earnings (100/100; 2.17%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (43/100; 81% loans-to-deposits, 48% uninsured).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 7 points (67 → 74), mostly because the earnings component improved by 41 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 68 |
| Q3 2024 | 69 |
| Q4 2024 | 69 |
| Q1 2025 | 71 |
| Q2 2025 | 67 |
| Q3 2025 | 67 |
| Q4 2025 | 65 |
| Q1 2026 | 64 |
| Q2 2026 | 74 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.25% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.38% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.36% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.61% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.93% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.84% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.36% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.75% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.00% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.06% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.06% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.07% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.06% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.07% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.07% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.09% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.23% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.22% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.92% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.95% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.95% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.16% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.98% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.90% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.78% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.17% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 74 | $22.6B | 10.00% | 0.22% | 2.17% | 81.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 64 | $22.4B | 9.75% | 0.23% | 0.78% | 82.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 65 | $19.7B | 9.36% | 0.09% | 0.90% | 80.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 67 | $19.7B | 9.84% | 0.07% | 0.92% | 80.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 67 | $18.3B | 9.93% | 0.07% | 0.98% | 80.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 71 | $17.5B | 10.61% | 0.06% | 1.16% | 79.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 69 | $17.2B | 10.36% | 0.07% | 0.95% | 79.4% |
| Q3 2024 | 69 | $17.2B | 10.38% | 0.06% | 0.95% | 79.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 68 | $17.1B | 10.25% | 0.06% | 0.92% | 80.0% |
132 peers · $10 billion – $100 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Virginia
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United BankBank Fairfax, VA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $33.6B | 11.6% | 0.44% | vs |
| Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust CompanyBank Alexandria, VA | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $11.0B | 12.3% | 1.19% | vs |
| Atlantic Union BankBank Richmond City, VA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $38.0B | 11.4% | 0.50% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at TowneBank?
Yes. TowneBank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #35095). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 48.0% of deposits ($9.0B) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 38%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.00%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.63% (benchmark: 10%).
81 locations
Branches
TowneBank lists 77 offices in 45 cities across 4 states. Most locations:
- Richmond, VA (7)
- Virginia Beach, VA (5)
- Charlotte, NC (4)
- Norfolk, VA (4)
- Hampton, VA (3)
- Newport News, VA (3)
- Portsmouth, VA (3)
- Raleigh, NC (3)
- Suffolk, VA (3)
- Cary, NC (2)
- Chesapeake, VA (2)
- Mechanicsville, VA (2)
CFPB complaint database
Consumer complaints
Over the last three years, the CFPB forwarded 39 consumer complaints about TOWNEBANK to the company (15 in the last 12 months). 100.0% received a timely response. That is 2.1 complaints per $1 billion of deposits, versus a median of 8.5 among institutions with complaint data.
Complaint counts reflect volume, not validity: the CFPB does not verify complaints, and large institutions receive more because they serve more customers. Complaints are filed under the parent company name, which may cover affiliates.
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, TowneBank reported 7,392 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 54930039UO39UJGI7078): 5,837 originated ($2,334,595,000 total), 425 denied, and 994 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 6.6%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- TowneBank
- Former names
- Towne Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 35095
- RSSD ID
- 2797724
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Established
- April 8, 1999
- Headquarters
- 5716 High St W, Portsmouth, VA 23703
- Website
- www.townebank.com
- Employees
- 2,783
Quick answers
TowneBank: common questions
Is TowneBank FDIC insured?
Yes. TowneBank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #35095). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is TowneBank's TellerScore?
74 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has TowneBank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #35095 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does TowneBank have?
81 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 4 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Portsmouth
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Southside VirginiaBank Carson, VA | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $670.3M | 23.4% | 0.08% | vs |
| Virginia Educators Credit UnionCredit union Newport News, VA | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $76.3M | 24.2% | 0.43% | vs |
| Norfolk Fire Department Federal Credit UnionCredit union Norfolk, VA | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $26.8M | 20.1% | 0.41% | vs |
| 1st Advantage Federal Credit UnionCredit union Newport News, VA | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $1.1B | 16.7% | 0.45% | vs |
| Beach Municipal Federal Credit UnionCredit union Virginia Beach, VA | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $194.7M | 14.1% | 0.78% | vs |
| Northern Star Credit Union, Inc.Credit union Portsmouth, VA | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $73.7M | 16.8% | 0.32% | vs |